King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Following this, Elisheva his wife conceived, and she remained five months in seclusion, saying,
Berean Standard Bible:
After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,
American Standard Version:
And after these days Elisabeth his wife conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} after{G3326} those{G5025} days{G2250} his{G846} wife{G1135} Elisabeth{G1665} conceived{G4815}, and{G2532} hid{G4032} herself{G1438} five{G4002} months{G3376}, saying{G3004},
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Commentary for Luke 1:24
Luke 1:24 is a verse from the New Testament of the Bible, specifically from the Gospel of Luke, which is one of the four canonical Gospels that narrate the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This verse is part of the narrative leading up to the birth of John the Baptist, who is a key figure in Christianity as the forerunner to Jesus.
The verse states, "And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying..." The "his" in this verse refers to Zechariah, a priest of the division of Abijah, and Elizabeth is his wife. They are both described as righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly, yet they were advanced in years and had no child because Elizabeth was barren.
The historical context of this verse is set during the period of the Second Temple in Judea, under the rule of King Herod the Great. The themes present in this verse include the miraculous nature of Elizabeth's pregnancy, as it occurs in her old age, which would have been seen as a divine intervention since she was previously unable to bear children. This event echoes similar Old Testament narratives where barren women, such as Sarah and Hannah, became pregnant through divine favor.
Elizabeth's concealment for five months may reflect her initial disbelief or a period of private rejoicing before sharing the news, or it could be a response to the social stigma associated with being barren and the potential skepticism she might face. Additionally, this period of seclusion allows for the unfolding of the narrative in a way that emphasizes the miraculous and private nature of the pregnancy before it becomes publicly known.
The verse sets the stage for the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary of her own miraculous pregnancy, which follows shortly after in Luke 1:26-38, and it establishes a parallel between the births of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, both of which are presented as acts of God's grace and fulfillment of prophecy. The narrative of Elizabeth's pregnancy underscores themes of faith, divine intervention, and the fulfillment of God's promises, which are central to the Christian faith.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G3326
There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μετά
Transliteration: metá
Pronunciation: met-ah'
Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence. - Strong's Number: G5025
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ταύταις
Transliteration: taútais
Pronunciation: tow'-tas
Description: dative case and accusative case feminine plural respectively of οὗτος; (to or with or by, etc.) these:--hence, that, then, these, those. - Strong's Number: G2250
There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμέρα
Transliteration: hēméra
Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G1135
There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γυνή
Transliteration: gynḗ
Pronunciation: goo-nay'
Description: probably from the base of γίνομαι; a woman; specially, a wife:--wife, woman. - Strong's Number: G1665
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἐλισάβετ
Transliteration: Elisábet
Pronunciation: el-ee-sab'-et
Description: of Hebrew origin (אֱלִישֶׁבַע); Elisabet, an Israelitess:--Elisabeth. - Strong's Number: G4815
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: συλλαμβάνω
Transliteration: syllambánō
Pronunciation: sool-lam-ban'-o
Description: from σύν and λαμβάνω; to clasp, i.e. seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid:--catch, conceive, help, take. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G4032
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περικρύπτω
Transliteration: perikrýptō
Pronunciation: per-ee-kroop'-to
Description: from περί and κρύπτω; to conceal all around, i.e. entirely:--hide. - Strong's Number: G1438
There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
Transliteration: heautoû
Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves). - Strong's Number: G4002
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πέντε
Transliteration: pénte
Pronunciation: pen'-teh
Description: a primary number; "five":--five. - Strong's Number: G3376
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μήν
Transliteration: mḗn
Pronunciation: mane
Description: a primary word; a month:--month. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.